Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
EE was using Metabo Grinder in an inverted position and cutting against the direction of the blades rotation. the blade kick backed, causing laceration to the left index finger.
EE slipped on a face shield while exiting building.
April 11, 2026CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Injured employee was using a grinder to remove bolts in a unit. The grinder handle was preventing EE's reach from bolt and EE decided to remove the handle. Without a strong securement handle, the grinder kicked back and made contact with the employee's left middle finger, cutting through a glove. This resulted in a laceration requiring 3 stitches.
March 23, 2026CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanPOWERED HAULAGE
Injured employee alleges knee pain when stepping on to grating that was on the ground in a laydown yard. The grating was placed on the ground to prevent slip hazard in muddy conditions.
March 8, 2026CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanEXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Operator used air pressure to clean a line and opened valve before bleeding pressure. Air pressure burst a catch trap and oxalic acid with debris hit operator's face knocking safety glasses off.
EE was stepping over a small containment wall. They stepped over with left foot and stepped on a grading that was to large for the hole it was covering. It caused the grading to flip and the EE fell into the hole and ripped their pants and cut their right upper knee on the grading.
February 19, 2026CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ratchet slip while tightening hand railing on haul truck. 3 stitches to left thumb.
December 16, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WSP employee entered a porta-potty supplied by the Mine site that was not secured or staked. After entering the porta-potty it tipped over causing the employee to be trapped and sprain ankle.
November 13, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
Docking lift gate level pulled in right index finger of EE into roller. Amputation of right index finger at 2nd knuckle.
October 7, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was walking in 6-8" of mud on a slope; EE slipped in the mud and EE's knee hit some concrete.
October 3, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hearing shift. EE has loud hobbies and prior hearing problems but audiologist did not confirm not work related. EE works in various areas of the plant.
July 10, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
December 22, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miner tried to open a lid on a tote, lid was on too tight and would not come off.
October 5, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was opening their toolbox at time of incident.
April 11, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was filling up haul trucks and had to walk over a separations berm. As they were walking over the berm they slipped and caught themself before hitting the ground and stained their shoulder
March 6, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was pulling on a hose that was stuck and the hose broke free. When the hose broke free the employee fell backwards and hit the back of their head on a handrail causing a laceration.
February 21, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee entered a sump that had what they believed to be only water to install a pump. The sump had residual caustic in the water. The employee did not put on their chemical resistant boots and water topped their boots causing chemical burns to their feet.
January 26, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Removing bolts from a differential using a Hytorc and wrench. The wrench slipped off the bolt and struck the worker in the safety glasses. The safety glasses broke and caused a laceration to the right eyebrow. Worker received 10 sutures.
January 20, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was walking through area and slipped on material that had been spilt on floor. Employee fell and hit head.
January 12, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
IW was cleaning preheater tubes using a hydroblaster flex lance. As they pulled the flex lance out of the tube, they mistakenly held pressure on the bypass (foot pedal), causing the lance to continue spraying. The whip hit them in the bicep, resulting in an injury.
October 24, 2023CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techPOWERED HAULAGE
While traveling downhill operator lost control of UTV on gravel causing the UTV to roll over.
September 9, 2023CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS